The southbound Exit 8 offramp was closed for much of the day Monday while police investigated.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.
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As student homelessness rises, so do challenges for Biddeford and Saco schools
The number of homeless students in Biddeford and Saco schools has risen 400% in recent years and leaders worry it’s about to get worse as more people lose housing with the end of winter rentals.
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Connecticut man dies in motorcycle crash in Biddeford
Maine State Police say the crash happened Friday evening on the southbound off-ramp in Biddeford.
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Demonstrators rally in Portland to demand permanent cease-fire in Gaza
More than 200 people gathered in Deering Oaks on Saturday afternoon for a rally to highlight the struggles of the Palestinian people living in the Gaza Strip.
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Several injured when pinned between antique vehicle, float at Kennebunk May Day parade
Two adults have serious injuries to lower extremities from the incident, which officials say appears to be an accident.
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Portland man sues city over Baxter Woods leash law
Marc Lesperance has filed a second suit over the city law requiring dogs in the park to be on a leash at all times between April and July.
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Gorham motorcyclist killed in crash
Police are looking for a witness who was driving in the area around the time the crash occurred Monday on Flaggy Meadow Road in Gorham.
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Portland police investigate after shots fired Sunday in West End
Two people were questioned by police, but not arrests have been made.
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UMaine student hit by university vehicle on Orono campus
The student was hit Friday morning on Long Road, school officials said.
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Section of Congress Street will be closed next week
The road will be closed to allow for repaving near a new cardiovascular tower at Maine Medical Center that is scheduled to open in June.